Jinsong Huang, an assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, envisions a future when solar energy devices will become so inexpensive and pliable that nearly any surface, including windows and clothing, will harness the sun. Continue reading…

Brian Larkins, Prem S. Paul and James Van Etten have been named Charter Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. The 98 innovators elected to NAI Fellow status represent 54 universities and nonprofit research institutes. Together, they hold more than 3,200 U.S. patents. Continue reading…

A $100,000 gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation by Thomas Olson of Lisco in honor of his wife, Cynthia, creates the Cynthia Olson Vocal Music Education Doctoral Fellowship Endowment at the UNL School of Music Continue reading…

Two UNL journalism students are winners in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program, often called the Pulitzer Prizes of college journalism. Faiz Siddiqui of Cincinnati placed third in the feature writing-competition. Anna Reed of Omaha placed fourth in the first of two photojournalism competitions. Continue reading…

Josephine Potuto is one of 15 faculty athletics representatives who will be honored as part of the 2012 National Football Foundation Faculty Salute Initiative, noting the role and contributions of faculty athletics representatives across the nation. Continue reading…

During the holiday shutdown (Dec. 24-Jan. 1) many UNL buildings will have reduced temperature control to save energy. Expect your room to be uncomfortable, beginning the evening of Dec. 21. Continue reading…

Mueller Planetarium at the University of Nebraska State Museum has added weekday fuldome shows to its schedule between Christmas and New Year's. The planetarium will present additional screenings of "Dark" at 2 p.m. on Dec. 26, 27 and 28. Continue reading…

The Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs sponsored the participation of five UNL faculty members for the Committee on Institutional Cooperation’s Department Executive Officers Seminar, Oct. 11-13 in Chicago. Continue reading…